NFL Roster Crunch: Chiefs Face Tough Decisions
Louis Rees-Zammit's Fate in Limbo
Chiefs Must Release 37 Players Before Tuesday
The Kansas City Chiefs are facing a roster crunch with the NFL's 53-man roster deadline approaching on Tuesday. The team currently has 90 players on its active roster and must release 37 players by 3 p.m. ET.
Rees-Zammit's NFL Aspirations in Doubt
One player whose roster status is in doubt is Louis Rees-Zammit. The former rugby star signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in May. However, his bid for a roster spot could be hindered by his status as a normal NFL player.
Chiefs Training Camp Nears Conclusion
The Chiefs are in the final week of training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri. Players are being evaluated intensely as the team prepares to finalize its 53-man roster. The Chiefs will announce their final roster decisions on Tuesday.
Possible Outcomes for Rees-Zammit
There are several possible outcomes for Rees-Zammit. He could be released by the Chiefs, traded to another team, or placed on the practice squad. The most likely outcome appears to be Rees-Zammit landing on the practice squad, a reserve group of players who can be called up to the active roster if needed.
Chiefs Roster Projection
Here is a projection of the Chiefs' 53-man roster, according to ESPN:
- Quarterbacks (2): Patrick Mahomes, Chad Henne
- Running backs (4): Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jerick McKinnon, Isiah Pacheco, Ronald Jones II
- Wide receivers (6): JuJu Smith-Schuster, Skyy Moore, Mecole Hardman, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Justin Watson, Cornell Powell
- Tight ends (3): Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, Jody Fortson
- Offensive tackles (3): Orlando Brown Jr., Andrew Wylie, Joe Thuney
- Offensive guards (3): Trey Smith, Nick Allegretti, Geron Christian
- Center (2): Creed Humphrey, Austin Blythe
- Defensive ends (4): Frank Clark, George Karlaftis, Carlos Dunlap II, Joshua Kaindoh
- Defensive tackles (4): Chris Jones, Derrick Nnadi, Khalen Saunders, Taylor Stallworth
- Linebackers (6): Nick Bolton, Willie Gay Jr., Jermaine Carter, Elijah Lee, Leo Chenal, Jack Cochrane
- Cornerbacks (6): L'Jarius Sneed, Jaylen Watson, Trent McDuffie, Rashad Fenton, Joshua Williams, Dicaprio Bootle
- Safeties (4): Justin Reid, Bryan Cook, Deon Bush, Nazeeh Johnson
- Special teams (3): Harrison Butker (kicker), Tommy Townsend (punter), James Winchester (long snapper)
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